Orange Soy Marinated Chicken is an easy weeknight supper.
When the kids get home from school, make up the marinade in minutes. Put the chicken in the marinade in a plastic bag and refrigerate for two hours, about the time it takes the kids to do their homework or go to soccer practice. Then grill the chicken in minutes and save four of the chicken breasts to use in meals later in the week. Think quesadillas, soups, or as a topping for pizza with a store-bought crust.
Planning ahead will save time during a busy week. Use the same technique with anything you grill – make extra and repurpose it in a completely new dish.
Orange Soy Marinated Chicken
A citrus marinade brightens up the flavor of chicken breasts.
Ingredients
- Juice from 4 navel oranges
- 4 tablespoons soy sauce
- 4 tablespoons dark brown sugar
- 3 cloves garlic, sliced
- 8 skinless boneless chicken breasts
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Whisk the orange juice, soy sauce, brown sugar and garlic in a medium bowl. Pour the marinade into a heavy-duty gallon bag and add the chicken. Marinate in the refrigerator for 2-4 hours.
- Preheat grill to medium high. Remove the chicken from the marinade and pat dry. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Grill the chicken for 3 minutes; then turn from “10 o’clock to 2 o’clock” to create diamond grill marks. Grill another 3 minutes and then flip and repeat on the other side. Check the internal temperature with a digital thermometer. When the chicken breasts reach 165 degrees internal, take them off the grill, tent with foil and let them rest 5-10 minutes before serving.
